Sturgeon Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
526 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$523 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pine County
3
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pine County
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 1 8 15
Mar 1 9 27
Apr 2 4 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 10 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 11, MN State House District 11A, MN
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Schools

Moose Lake Secondary
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Moose Lake Elementary
4 miles, E • 3.2 star
Willow River Elementary
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
40 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
41 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lake Superior College
42 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
4 miles, NE
Community Memorial Hospital
29 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Marys Hospital Superior
40 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
43 miles, NE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
62 miles, NW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
69 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
83 miles, W • 1 star
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